LBU WIC

Hours

Open Monday through Thursday from 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM. Open Friday from 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM.

For more information, visit the agency website.

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Children younger than 5, pregnant or breastfeeding mothers in Dallas can benefit from the WIC program, which provides healthy food, nutrition classes and one-on-one counseling with nutritionists. Additionally, the WIC office offers breastfeeding support and tips to help mothers successfully breastfeed their babies.

• Healthy food
• Breastfeeding support
• One-on-one counseling with nutritionists or registered dietitians
• Nutrition classes

Looking for healthy food, nutrition education or breastfeeding tips and support in Dallas? Applying for WIC is easy! You can begin your application online or call the WIC office in Dallas near you to schedule an appointment. WIC is available to many families, and if you or your children receive Medicaid, SNAP or TANF, you automatically meet the income eligibility guidelines for WIC. Even if you don't receive these programs, you may still qualify by meeting the income guidelines for your household. Don't hesitate to apply and get the benefits that WIC offers!

Planning on attending your first appointment at LBU WIC, 4732 W Illinois Ave, Dallas? Remember to visit TexasWIC.org to see what documentation is needed. During your appointment, WIC office staff will:

1. Review documentation and determine your WIC eligibility.
2. Weigh, measure and check iron status for you (if pregnant) and your child.
3. Answer any questions you may have about health, nutrition or breastfeeding.

At your appointment, you will receive a Texas WIC card and a food package specially designed to meet your family's nutritional needs.

Breastfeeding can get hard and getting help is easy with WIC. If you're looking for breastfeeding support, your local WIC office at 4732 W Illinois Ave in Dallas is here to help. They can connect you with WIC lactation consultants, breastfeeding classes, peer counselors and a 24/7 statewide hotline to support your breastfeeding journey every step of the way. WIC's classes cover a variety of topics, including:

• Different breastfeeding positions.
• How to get a good latch.
• Feeding patterns.
• Baby's hunger cues and more.
  For 24/7 breastfeeding help, call the Texas Lactation Support Hotline at 855-550-6667. This hotline is free and available to anyone in Texas.

WIC has free online classes that you can take from the comfort of your home and many WIC locations have in-person group classes, too. Online classes are free, even if you are not a WIC client and cover everything from healthy eating through pregnancy, breastfeeding tips, picky eating and more!

We offer both on-demand and live classes to fit your needs. Our on-demand classes provide you with the flexibility to learn on your own time, while our live classes give you the opportunity to interact with our nutrition and breastfeeding experts and other parents in your community. And with classes available at various times throughout the week, you can choose a time that works for you. To learn more and sign up for classes, visit TexasWIC.org/online-classes or contact your local WIC office at Dallas.

• WIC serves pregnant, postpartum and breastfeeding women and families with children up to age 5.
• If you or your children receive Medicaid, SNAP or TANF, you already meet the income qualifications for WIC.
• WIC offers healthy food options and one-on-one nutrition counseling with nutritionists and registered dietitians.
• You can work with lactation consultants (IBCLCs) and peer counselors for free when you sign up for WIC.
• WIC has online and in-person nutrition and breastfeeding classes.